Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Euro 2025 preview, Pat's problems and Andrews' big job

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo to preview Euro 2025, reflect on the Republic of Ireland's friendly defeats in the USA and discuss Ruesha Littlejohn's Shamrock Rovers exit, while Graham Gartland and Barry Murphy review the LOI weekend and talk Keith Andrews getting the Brentford job

Soccer • 30 Jun

Spain's forward #20 Claudia Pina celebrates scoring her team's first goal during an international women's friendly football match beetween Spain and Japan ahead of the Women Euro 2025 tournament, at Butarque stadium in Leganes, close to Madrid, on June 27

Euro 2025: Predictions and the players to watch

Former Republic of Ireland team-mates Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca look ahead to Women's Euro 2025 which will be live to watch on RTÉ from Wednesday's opening games all the way to the final.

Soccer • 01 Jul

Bumper LOI review, WPD season preview and life on loan

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca look ahead to the Women's Premier Division season in depth and reflect on the fallout from Ireland's 4-0 defeat in Slovenia, while Richie Towell and Paul Corry review a bumper weekend of LOI action and share the pros and cons of life on loan.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Pearl Slattery and Rachel Graham celebrate with the FAI President's Cup after Saturday's 2-1 win over league champions Athlone Town

'To see how far it's come now is brilliant' - Graham

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham reflects on the progress made in the Women's Premier Division as a new season dawns, while Méabh De Búrca speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about why a second tier remains a long way away.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Denise O'Sullivan applauds the 32,742 attendance after the Euro qualifier against England at Aviva Stadium in April

De Búrca: Aviva second leg could be 'huge factor'

Former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca is hopeful that the Girls in Green playing the second leg of their Euro 2025 play-off against Wales on home soil will give them the edge.

Soccer • 25 Nov 24

LOI climax, Ten Hag sacked, Irish goals and injury woes

Keith Treacy, Barry Murphy, Méabh De Búrca and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo as the LOI title race reaches Friday's climax, while there is reaction to Ireland Women's 6-0 win over Georgia, Erik Ten Hag's sacking, goals and injury woes for Irisih players and much more.

Soccer • 28 Oct 24

Play-off push begins, Shels soar and LOI ups and downs

Méabh De Búrca, David McMillan, Barry Murphy and RTÉ Sport journalists Anthony Pyne and Niall McCoy join Raf Diallo on this week's bumper episode.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

Eighteen-year-old Athlone Town goalkeeper Katie Keane (R) is one of three home-based players in the Ireland senior squad

De Búrca: U-23 grade has been a long time coming

A Republic of Ireland Under-23 grade would be a very long time coming if it does come to pass, according to former Girls in Green international Méabh De Búrca.

Soccer • 22 Oct 24

Kate Mooney and Brenda Ebika Tabe will both go into the final in scintillating form in front of goal

Mooney and Tabe primed to fire in cup final trilogy

Ahead of Sunday's Women's FAI Cup final, former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca outlines the threat posed by Shelbourne striker Kate Mooney and Athlone Town centre forward Brenda Ebika Tabe.

Soccer • 17 Oct 24

Stephanie Zambra's playing career will always be associated with the Puskas nomination but she signed off with another goal on her final outing

De Búrca: Zambra leaves a 'lasting legacy'

Méabh De Búrca discusses the enduring legacy of her former Republic of Ireland team-mate Stephanie Zambra, who retired on Saturday after a goalscoring swansong at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 14 Oct 24

Jekyll and Hyde Ireland, Women's Cup Final and LOI

Stephen Kelly, Paul Corry and Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo as the Boys in Green's performances against Finland and Greece are analysed, a Women's FAI Cup final trilogy awaits, a Women's FAI Cup final trilogy awaits, the Under-21s look to bounce back from setback and the LOI enters a pivotal week.

Soccer • 14 Oct 24

Athlone Town players celebrate in the dressing room with the trophy after defeating Bohemians to win the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division

'Huge' for Athlone to end top trio's title streak

Athlone Town's title-winning success can be a point of inspiration for neutrals as well as clubs outside of the traditional top three in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division, according to former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca.

Soccer • 08 Oct 24

Ireland v Finland | Athlone ascend | LOI and FAI Cup

Graham Gartland, Keith Treacy and Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast. On the menu are Ireland's Nations League commitments, Athlone Town's Women's Premier Division title race, Shamrock Rovers in Europe and the latest LOI and FAI Cup semi-final action.

Soccer • 07 Oct 24

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Dundalk on the brink

This week Anthony Pyne is joined by Barry Murphy, Paul Corry and Méabh de Búrca on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to reflect on another dramatic few days in Irish football.

Soccer • 16 Sep 24

Anna Patten has received international clearance to represent Ireland

De Búrca: Newcomer Patten can make instant Irish impact

Niamh Fahey's absence from the Republic of Ireland's daunting Euro 2025 qualifying group openers against France and England is a blow but former international Méabh De Búrca is tipping newcomer Anna Patten to make an instant impact.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

Ireland's Metz mission, LOI analysis and City v Arsenal

Conan Byrne, Méabh De Búrca and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against France, review the weekend's LOI action and discuss the Premier League title race after Man City and Arsenal's stalemate.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Peamount's Erin McLaughlin (c) has earned a call-up to Eileen Gleeson's Republic of Ireland squad

De Burca: League can piggy back even more on WNT's rise

Former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca is hopeful that the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division can grow exponentially in the slipstream of the national team's continued progress.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Ireland's O'Shea interregnum, WPD 2024 preview and LOI

Keith Treacy and RTÉ Sport's James McMahon join Raf Diallo discuss John O'Shea's appointment as Ireland interim manager, Brian Kerr's involvement, the latest LOI action and Liverpool v Man City and Erik Ten Hag's Man United, while Méabh De Búrca previews the new Women's Premier Division season.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Vera Pauw has yet to comment on the news she will not be staying on as Ireland boss

'Unfortunate' Pauw did a good job for Ireland - Corry

Paul Corry feels that Vera Pauw was hard done by in not having her contract renewed, given her achievement in leading the Republic of Ireland to a competitive showing at their first ever Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Meabh De Burca believes Ireland can kick-start their Istria Cup with a victory over Slovakia

Irish women target victory over Slovakia

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will face Slovakia tomorrow in their second Group A game at the Istria Cup in Croatia with Ireland targeting their first win of the tournament.

Soccer • 05 Mar 15

Meave de Burca positive ahead of Russia clash

De Burca primed for Russian test

Defender Meabh de Burca is raring to go as the Republic of Ireland women face Russia in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier this evening at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 May 14

Méabh De Búrca